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Andrea Ford
Toronto,Canada
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Summary
Procurement and supply chain professional with over 20 years of driving cost reduction and optimizing processes in electronics, automotive, and industrial manufacturing—expertise in ERP management and supplier performance monitoring, leading initiatives that improved efficiency for high-profile global brands.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR BUYER
MARA TECHNOLOGIES
Markham, Canada
06.2017 - Current
- Generate and manage ERP (Oracle) purchase order releases for production and new product launch
- Manage purchase order actions (reschedules / cancellations / expedites / confirmations / supplier exceptions)
- Management and maintenance of Suppliers (selection, qualification, forecasting, monitoring performance, supplier corrective actions)
- Established Lean procurement programs, enhancing purchasing automation and streamlining processes.
- Cost Reduction planning and execution
- Sourced microchips and semiconductors, ensuring compliance with ITAR certification through limited quoting.
- Manage and source difficult parts in the market.
- Create Material Purchase Authorizations for customers (Pricing, Non-Cancellable Non-Returnable – NCNR, and pipeline liability maintenance)
- Collect and report on component Product Price Variant (PPV) performance
- Manage and review Contract adherence
- Managed quarantine items and supplier returns, addressing quality issues, receiving discrepancies, and disposition of NCRs.
- Contract manufacturer of various electronic components and PCBs used in the medical, computer, and lighting sectors.
SR DEVELOPMENT BUYER
MULTIMATIC VEHICLES INC.
Markham, Canada
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed procurement issues and oversaw $28 million in tooling for new GT model to support production goals.
- Negotiated and purchased finished automotive components and systems.
- Led procurement processes for multiple projects to ensure timely delivery and quality standards.
- Processed/expedited purchase order for all parts for new Ford GT Road Car (all custom spec parts)
- Coordinated all carryover parts from Ford Motor Company.
- Prepared material for the Le Mans Race 2016 for Motorsport.
- Management of correct technical drawings to vendors.
- Proposed supply chain enhancements, including fixed lead times and optimized stock levels for improved efficiency.
- Managed manufacturing contracts for Ford Canada, specializing in racing and custom vehicles.
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT BUYER
O'HARA TECHNOLOGIES
Markham, Canada
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Oversaw outsourced vendors to ensure on-time shipments and maintain product quality.
- Sourced new vendors for cost savings and product improvement.
- Qualified and certified new suppliers towards becoming partners.
- Supported the Engineering Department with prototypes and sourced new parts to meet very aggressive timelines.
- Managed multiple projects at the same time.
- Ensured early involvement by suppliers in the design of components.
- Monitored supplier costs, quality, and delivery to enhance inventory management.
- Acted as liaison between Purchasing and R&D, leading projects for R&D purchasing activities, including new product launches and transitions.
- Manage MRP information and place orders, reschedule, and expedite accordingly, ensuring maximum cost, quantity, and delivery are enhanced.
- Manufacturer of specialty coating machines, used primarily in the pharmaceutical field.
SR DEVELOPMENT BUYER (NPI)
MURATA POWER SOLUTIONS
Markham, Canada
04.2006 - 03.2014
- Coordinated procurement of all production materials for first build at Cost Manufacturer, ensuring budget adherence of $250,000 per kit.
- Purchase raw material from local and international sources to meet very aggressive timelines.
- Negotiate price and delivery terms.
- Management of correct technical drawings to vendors.
- Supported Engineering Departments by sourcing materials for prototypes, Lunch & Learn seminars, and various project requirements.
- Work closely with Procurement Engineers and Global Sourcing Commodity Managers on supplier identification and selection.
- Collaborated closely with Project Engineers and Project Managers as primary liaison between vendors and product development.
- Support the design transition to the manufacturing site in China through engineering changes, planning, and procurement functions.
- A manufacturer of power supplies used primarily in office machines and data equipment.
SR. BUYER
NORANCO MANUFACTURING LTD.
Pickering, Canada
04.2005 - 04.2006
- Managed all procurement issues for Noranco, including their largest customer, representing net sales of over $1.5M per year.
- Purchased base commodity materials for aerospace and technology industries, ensuring quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Sourced and qualified new suppliers while re-negotiating with existing suppliers and expediting orders from outside contractors to meet production timelines.
- Prepared and issued requests for quotes (RFQs) and requests for proposals (RFPs) to various suppliers.
- Documented mill test reports and certificates of conformance (CoC) for raw materials to maintain regulatory compliance and traceability.
- A major parts manufacturer supplying the airline and aerospace industries.
SENIOR BUYER
CFM HOME PRODUCTS
Mississauga, Canada
11.2004 - 04.2005
- Negotiated Steele contract for BBQ division in Toronto, ensuring favorable terms.
- Distributed drawings and RFQs for new BBQ modules to streamline supplier engagement.
- Procured raw materials for new line setup at fireplace division in Joplin, MO.
- Program managing all fabricated and non-fabricated parts.
- Contributed to operations at a Canadian manufacturer specializing in stoves, heating, and BBQ equipment.
SENIOR BUYER
CREATION TECHNOLOGIES
Markham, Canada
03.2002 - 09.2004
- Procured components for end users, ensuring timely availability and quality standards.
- Control Engineering Change Notice (ECN) modification.
- Managed client communications to resolve inquiries and concerns, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Negotiated Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) contracts with suppliers.
- Coordinated contract manufacturing of electronic components and PCBs for medical, computer, and lighting sectors, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Education
Principles of Buying, Principles of Inventory Control, Principles of Transportation, Total Quality Management
Supply Chain Canada (SCC), formerly PMAC – Durham College
Leadership and Supervisory Training - Training in ERP system; BaaN
Creation Tech
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Cost reduction strategies
- Supplier performance monitoring
- Purchase order management
- Lean procurement methods
- Supply chain optimization
- ERP management
Personal Information
Relocation: Open to positions and relocation across the GTA
Timeline
SENIOR BUYER
MARA TECHNOLOGIES
06.2017 - Current
SR DEVELOPMENT BUYER
MULTIMATIC VEHICLES INC.
10.2015 - 05.2017
SENIOR DEVELOPMENT BUYER
O'HARA TECHNOLOGIES
04.2014 - 10.2015
SR DEVELOPMENT BUYER (NPI)
MURATA POWER SOLUTIONS
04.2006 - 03.2014
SR. BUYER
NORANCO MANUFACTURING LTD.
04.2005 - 04.2006
SENIOR BUYER
CFM HOME PRODUCTS
11.2004 - 04.2005
SENIOR BUYER
CREATION TECHNOLOGIES
03.2002 - 09.2004
Principles of Buying, Principles of Inventory Control, Principles of Transportation, Total Quality Management
Supply Chain Canada (SCC), formerly PMAC – Durham College
Leadership and Supervisory Training - Training in ERP system; BaaN
Creation Tech